Oregon Dory

There are several locations along the north coast where the “Dory Fleet” launch their boats for a day at sea to troll for salmon. On a summer morning when the swell is small enough for them to launch through the surf, they drive onto the beach, slide the boat off the trailer, and power out through the waves. I’ve seen several get rolled or flip and bust up in the surf.
There are still a few dorys that launch just south of Haystack Rock, but the “fleet” of commercial fisherman have moved on. I miss seeing them drive through town on their way to sell their catch and park for the night at Malo’s Fish Market (now where Ecola Square sits). The gear would clank and the salt water would drain out the stern leaving a long wet trail on the pavement.
This doryman, all by himself off the splash rocks at the south end of Cannon Beach, is typical of the confident individuals that were attracted to this fishery.

Frame and Mat Options

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Frame Options - Malabar (Brown) & Cascade (Gray)

Mat Option 1 - Talc/Dark Shale

Mat Option 2 - Jet Black/Jet Black

Frame and Liner Options

We glaze all of our Limited and Open Edition Prints with Tru Vue Conservation Clear Glass which blocks up to 99% of UV light rays to protect against fading.
If you are interested in upgrading to Museum Glass, please call or email the gallery for a quote.

Natural Liner

Options
Natural 1 1/2"
Natural 1"

Black Liner

Options
Black 1 1/2"
Black 1"

White Liner

Options
White 1 1/2"
White 1"

Frame Options - Malabar (Brown) & Cascade (Gray)

Description

There are several locations along the north coast where the “Dory Fleet” launch their boats for a day at sea to trawl for salmon. On a summer morning when the swell is small enough for them to launch through the surf, they drive onto the beach, slide the boat off the trailer, and power out through the waves. I’ve seen several get rolled or flip and bust up in the surf.

There are still a few dorys that launch just south of Haystack Rock, but the “fleet” of commercial fisherman have moved on. I miss seeing them drive through town on their way to sell their catch and park for the night at Malo’s Fish Market (now where Ecola Square sits). The gear would clank and the salt water would drain out the stern leaving a long wet trail on the pavement.

This doryman, all by himself off the splash rocks at the south end of Cannon Beach, is typical of the confident individualist that was attracted to this fishery.f and for others.